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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to all of our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Jovani Ruff, Long Beach Poly Basketball Freshman Jovani Ruff stepped up for Long Beach Poly in a big way last week. He was second on the team in scoring with 19 points against Simi Valley […]

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Baseball Long Beach State

Long Beach State Dirtbags Honored After Season Opening Series Win

The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2022 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. After taking the season opening series at No. 3 Mississippi, the Long Beach State Dirtbags have moved up to No. 6 in the national rankings while first baseman Jonathon Long and pitcher Luis Ramirez have swept […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

Shorthanded Long Beach State Volleyball Drops Thriller at UCLA

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit naplesislandcarwash.com to learn more. Not all losses are created equal, and it’s easy to see why Long Beach State men’s volleyball coach Alan Knipe wasn’t shedding too many tears after his team lost their first match in three weeks at UCLA […]

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Baseball Long Beach State

PREVIEW: No. 24 Long Beach State Dirtbags Trying To Sweep No. 3 Mississippi State

The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2022 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. The No. 24 Long Beach State Dirtbags have won two very different ways this weekend at No. 3 Mississippi State and can complete the sweep today. First pitch is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. PT, On Friday, […]

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Baseball Long Beach State

Long Beach State Dirtbags Open Season With Upset Win

The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2022 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. Not only did the No. 24 Long Beach State Dirtbags open the season with a win over defending champions No. 3 Mississippi State on Friday, they did it in dominant fashion on the road. Starting pitcher […]

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Basketball Long Beach State

Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Wins Eleventh Straight Game

Despite being short handed, Long Beach State men’s basketball won its eleventh straight game on Thursday night at Cal State Northridge. The Beach rode a strong performance from freshman Jadon Jones in a 72-59 victory. Jones, a St. Anthony High alum, scored 17 of his game-high 25 points in the second half while making nine […]

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PODCAST: Interviews With Millikan Basketball, Wilson Soccer, Long Beach State Dirtbags And More

We’re taking a trip around Long Beach to talk with some of the coaches and players who are making news this week. 00:30 Millikan boys’ basketball 11:00 Wilson boys’ soccer 21:30 Long Beach State Dirtbags 26:30 Long Beach State men’s basketball 29:10 Super Bowl Security Guard tells his story Support The562.org

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Baseball Long Beach State

Long Beach State Dirtbags Season Preview

The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2022 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. The Long Beach State Dirtbags have all of the ingredients necessary to cook up a very successful year in the first full season under coach Eric Valenzuela. “Our guys are hungry and they’re ready for any […]

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Baseball Long Beach State

P2S, Inc. Sponsors The562’s Dirtbags Baseball Coverage for 2022

Entering the spring season, The562.org is pleased to announce our latest sport-specific sponsor. P2S, Inc. has stepped up to sponsor all of The562’s coverage of the Long Beach State Dirtbags baseball program this season. P2S, Inc. is an engineering, commissioning, and construction management firm that’s headquartered right here in Long Beach, with five additional offices […]